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Whether Chelsea play Cahill or Zouma, PSG's Ibrahimovic won't be worried - Blanc

Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc says Zlatan Ibrahimovic has the Champions League experience to deal with whatever comes his way on Wednesday.

The French giants take on Chelsea in the Round of 16 second leg at Stamford Bridge and Ibrahimovic is expected to play a key role for Blanc's side.

The PSG boss told reporters at the pre-match press conference that no matter who Jose Mourinho plays alongside captain John Terry in central defence, 'Ibra' will make life difficult for whoever tries ot mark him.

"Obviously he's an important player," he said.

"He brings a lot in terms of experience, particularly with regards to the Champions League and Champions League experience isn't something you can just go out and buy on the supermarket shelves. It is something you acquire because you have to experience these types of games.

"His importance in Champions League matches is great. Regardless of who plays tomorrow night for Chelsea if it's (Kurt) Zouma or (Gary) Cahill - I don't know who will play but the good thing is for Paris Saint-Germain is that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is going to play and those two players I've mentioned there are going to be unhappy about facing Zlatan tomorrow.

"He is someone who loves the big occasion and we know that he's a player who can score at any time, at any venue against any opponent and we hope he shows that tomorrow night."

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